David Perry

The top boys performances delivered at the Liberty Bell Cross Country Invitational in meet history.

Tanner Norman had the advantage of running under the lights in Pueblo, he had the disadvantage of chasing the record in an almost entirely solo effort.

Paul Roberts figures to be taking aim at the state 3200 meter record this spring. Photo by Alan Versaw.

Colorado athletes ranked in NCAA DI national top 20s as of April 10, 2014.

It's always competitive as soon as the gun sounds at the St. Vrain Invitational. Colorado Track XC file photo.

PORTLAND, Ore. --- The Portland men’s cross country program is adding 17 recruits to the roster with what head coach Rob Conner calls a “monster” incoming class. The 17-member class comes to The Bluff from a staggering nine different states.

Doherty's Kenneth Chambers, winner of the 5A 100 and 200 meter dash, was an unanimous all-state selection. Photo by Alan Versaw.

In what may have been the finest race of the entire 4A state meet, Wasson's Trevor Brown beats Longmont's Aaron Praska in Saturday's 4A 300 hurdles finals. Photo by Alan Versaw.

The premier contest of the 4A state track meet may very well be the boys 1600, and Canon City's Tabor Stevens is one of the top contenders. Photo by Alan Versaw.

Although she "only" managed 38-3 on Saturday, Jordan Rand ranks as the state's top triple jumper with a season-best mark of 38-0. Photos by Alan Versaw.

Phillip Decoud of Lewis-Palmer returns with the fastest 4A time in the 200 and the third-fastest time in the 100. Colorado Track XC file photo.

Scott Fauble of Wheat Ridge and Kelsey Lakowske of Boulder finish the CHSAA season as the Colorado Track XC runners of the year. Photos by Paul Jaeger and Mark Oveson.

Scott Fauble and Allie Parks closed out sensational seasons with first-place finishes at the state meet. Photos by Paul Jaeger and Mark Oveson.

Niwot's David Perry ranks among the leading contenders to fill the shoes of a brilliant graduated class in 4A boys cross country. Photo by Alan Versaw.

Arapahoe's Connor Winter, who did not run cross country last fall, was arguably the state's major find as a distance runner this spring. Photo by Alan Versaw.